Orange County employment update │ July 2014

Over the month, Orange County gained 6,700 jobs with the following sectors recording the biggest changes: Leisure and Hospitality (+3,700); Trade, transportation and utilities (+1,700); and Government (-1,300). The county has added 29,900 jobs over the year. The county’s unemployment increased to 5.2% from 4.9% the month prior, yet still remaining lower than the California (7.4%) and national (6.1%) rates. For more detailed information, please see refer to this month’s OC JLL Employment Update report.